Women's Lacrosse Hosts Youth Clinic

Apr 05, 2010

HAMDEN,
Conn. - The Quinnipiac University women's lacrosse team hosted a
free youth clinic for players from the North Haven Youth Lacrosse
program on Friday, April 2. Over 40 girls from the North Haven
program were in attendance at the clinic and were coached by the
Bobcats. The youth players worked on individual stick skills,
ground balls, dodging, defense, and shooting, and wrapped up with
scrimmages.

"Anytime we
get the opportunity to give back to the sport by working with the
next generation of lacrosse players, it's a win-win for us," head
coach Danie Caro explained. "Not only did the North Haven youth
players get to work with college athletes who are great role models
for them, our current players were reminded of how fun lacrosse can
be when every new skill you learn is exciting. They really enjoyed
getting to share their knowledge and interact with the younger
players."

The women's
lacrosse team conducted the clinic as part of the Athletic
Department's Positive Play Program which incorporates service to
the community into the overall athletics experience.

Junior
Lauren Matuszczak (East Longmeadow, Mass.), who helped coordinate
the clinic and planned the instructional program, said, "We always
enjoy hosting these youth clinics. These younger girls are the
future of women's lacrosse and we love getting them excited about
the sport."

Matuszczak
is one of the team's representatives on the student-athlete
council, and has been one of the team's leaders in Positive Play
initiatives.

"Positive
Play events bring our team together in a non-competitive setting
and makes us really aware of the good we can contribute to the
community," Matuszczak added.

The Bobcats
return to action on Wednesday, April 7, when they travel to Staten
Island, N.Y., to take on the Wagner Seahawks. The teams are set to
begin play at 4 p.m. Quinnipiac is currently 5-0 this season in
Northeast Conference play and sits atop the league standings.